If you’re jumping on to the MV Agusta from a Japanese sportsbike you’ll get a shock to the system. The F4 is cramped, tall and has super stiff suspension, so it takes some getting used to, compared to a soft, plush Japanese bike. As the miles or laps pass by, it’s something you get used to and at flat out speeds the extreme riding position does make sense. Ride at normal speeds, or any distance, and the MV will punish your body, especially wrists and knees, if you’re tall. On a smooth surface the MV flies, but on the bumps it struggles slightly. It’s not necessarily down to hard suspension, which can be adjusted to suit conditions, it’s more like the chassis is super-stiff and unforgiving until you push hard. The F4’s forte is high speed three-figure speed sweepers, rather than tight twisty B-roads.
